Commodore 16 - Numbers and Calculations

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NUMBERS AND
CALCULATIONS
You don't have to be a math genius to understand and
make use of the mathematical capabilities of your
Commodore 16. You can use your computer to per
form addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and
relational operations (< , > = ), as well as advanced
functions like square roots and sines. Your computer
understands fractions and scientific notation. You can
figure out and use variables. Your computer can han
dle single-digit whole numbers or complex numbers of
up to 38 places in exponential notation with equal effi
ciency. You can do your calculations directly or as
part of programs. You can also design your own equa
tions for your computer to evaluate each time you
need the formula applied, without having to retype the
whole equation in each instance. Your Commodore 16
is also a random number generator, which is useful in
programming.
As a calculator:
• Besides the standard + and - operation signs,
your Commodore 16 uses the * sign for multiplica
tion and the / sign for division and fractions.
• To solve a problem, type in PRINT followed by the
equation. Then press ~R£T58S| to get your com
puter to perform the math involved.
• These are the operators you can use:
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